So, I have uploaded my project file here: http://devswap.org/downloads/readerTest.zip
I did a copy/paste exercise from the iOS sample application provided by MagTek, and I now have virtually identical code. (AppDelegate, ViewController, etc...) My card reader will connect to the device with the sample app but not my custom app.
What I have tried: I have assigned the correct sdk protocol identifier, com.magtek.idynamo, as specified in the Technical Documentation: http://www.magtek.com/docs/99875473.pdf (page 14).
I know that it authenticates with my iPad mini (iOS 7.1) because the sample app functions, and the EAAccessory class registers that it is connected when my app launches. However, I am unable to connect to it using MagTek's MTSCRA class.
At this point I am sure that it has something to do with the way the project is set up, as the code is virtually identical. The only difference is that I have used a storyboard, while the sample app uses a single .xib file.
If anybody can take a look at the project file hosted on my website above and see what I'm doing wrong, any help is appreciated.